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Backdoor computer access is a federal crime!

08/22/2016
Remind employees that attempting to access computer records after they terminate employment may land them in prison—even if they do so with the willing assistance of a current employee.

‘We lost our records’ is no excuse in pay cases

07/22/2016
Do you have a method for making sure pay records are up-to-date, accurate and available? Remember, California law requires retaining pay records for three years.

Workers’ tweets: Don’t lose control

05/16/2016
Are your employees’ tweets company records? Well, that depends.

Are your employees’ passwords for sale to hackers?

05/05/2016
Some say they would sell … for the right price.

5 ways e-records make you awesome at your job

04/26/2016
Having a comprehensive electronic management system is essential for all people management.

Prepare now for the data breach that will inevitably hit you

01/04/2016
Do you understand the relevant laws and your obligations to protect employee data?

HR data security in the spotlight

11/03/2015
Don’t let your employees’ information become the target of the next high-profile data breach. Here’s what you should know before contracting with a cloud vendor.

Easy hack: Former employees often keep network access

08/03/2015
It’s Item No. 1 on the termination checklist: Ensure former employees can’t get into the computer system. But only about half of IT administrators say they completely cut off network access the same day an employee is terminated.

7 steps to protect against electronic sabotage by former employees

07/08/2015
Not all terminated employees go quietly. Some rant and rave about unfairness. Others plead for a second chance. So when an employee seemingly accepts his or her termination without protest, employers typically let out a sigh of relief. Not so fast. Just a few taps on the keyboard by a vengeful former employee can cause crippling damage to your workplace.

5 HR apps & software programs that won’t break the bank

05/01/2015
HR departments with small budgets can turn to a growing variety of free and low-cost mobile and Web-based applications to increase efficiency and cut costs. Here’s a sampling of what’s available.